Defense Trade Technical Manager/Director

Defense Trade Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•$110,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) is seeking a Technical Manager/Director to lead Jurisdiction & Classification Analysis and drive Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) release support for complex international programs. This role involves acting as an individual contributor, matrix leader, and technical subject matter expert to guide determinations on USML categorizations, ECCNs, CJ/CCATS filings, ITAR and EAR proviso interpretations, and technology release/exportability planning. The position requires translating technical system parameters into clear guidance for customers and delivery teams, partnering with internal DTS consultants, and customer engineering, program leadership, and legal stakeholders to ensure compliant market access while aligning with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives. DTS's mission is to safeguard U.S. and allied military advantage through responsible and simplified defense trade and export control.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience for Manager-level and 10-15 for Director-level in defense trade, security cooperation, technology release, foreign disclosure, technology security, export controls, engineering or defense technology positions of increasing responsibility.
Strong, hands-on understanding of the ITAR, EAR, USML, CCL, order of review and export classification and jurisdiction analysis.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical systems and documentation.
Direct experience with defense weapon systems and integration.
Experience supporting technology release, foreign disclosure and exportability initiatives for DOD acquisition, IRAD or NPOR technology programs.
Knowledge of disclosure policy, program protection, and technology‑control processes.
Familiarity with missile technology, autonomy, ISR, software/cyber, or advanced defense technologies.
Experience interacting with DTSA, DDTC, BIS, or related agencies.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional ability to engage C-Suite executives and senior U.S. Government officials.
Creative, resourceful, and energized by cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
Willingness to travel outside of Washington, DC, up to 20% of the time.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance, Top Secret preferred.
Resides in the Washington, DC National Capitol Region

Nice To Haves

Act as a final review authority for escalated jurisdiction and classifications analysis; reduce cycle time for USML/ECCN determinations and improve first‑pass acceptance of CJ/CCATS submissions.
Provide support for technical proviso reviews, standardized interpretation, proviso compliance plans, and guidance for next steps to customers.
Stand up a practical TSFD Assessment framework that accelerates releasability assessments and informs exportability plans early in program lifecycles.
Advise customers on how to embed JCA checkpoints into engineering and configuration‑control workflows; minimize downstream licensing friction and proviso rework.
Publish concise, defensible classification rationales and interpretations that withstand regulatory and customer scrutiny for JCAs, TSFD and proviso interpretation analysis.
Mentor and train junior DTS specialists; codify repeatable templates/tooling that raise delivery quality and scalability.

Responsibilities

Lead export jurisdiction and classification analyses for defense articles, technical data, software, and dual‑use technologies.
Develop defensible USML and ECCN classification rationales with robust supporting documentation.
Prepare and support Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) requests and CCATS submissions as needed; maintain authoritative repositories and ensure classification consistency across customer portfolios.
Conduct TSFD and exportability assessments to inform international program execution and technology release.
Evaluate releasability risks related to foreign partners, program constructs, and technical data transfers; analyze program protection, disclosure limitations, and foreign access considerations.
Shape technology release strategies aligned to U.S. national security and foreign policy; integrate exportability planning early in product and program lifecycles.
Review ITAR and EAR export authorization technical provisos to determine customer program and international business impacts.
Partner with DTS solutions team, client engineering, program management, and legal teams to resolve technical proviso interpretation questions; translate provisos into plain‑English compliance guidance and next steps.
Support export licensing strategies, proviso compliance, and TSFD reviews; advise on jurisdiction/classification and TSFD impacts to authorizations and agreements.
Maintain situational awareness of regulatory changes (ITAR/EAR/AECA, TSFD) affecting jurisdiction and classification determinations; update guidance and templates accordingly.
Lead complex technical projects and customer engagements; drive issue resolution in “grey‑area” cases with clear, documented logic paths.
Mentor junior staff on JCA and TSFD methodologies; advance repeatable frameworks, tooling, and best practices across the company.
Contribute to customer presentations, executive briefings, and technical training; elevate tradecraft quality through peer reviews and playbooks.